How did Becker view human behavior?
Rational and utility-maximizing
Random and unpredictable
Irrational and self-destructive
Guided by spiritual forces
Answer
Gary Becker viewed human behavior as rational and utility-maximizing. He believed that people make decisions based on their own self-interest and that they try to maximize their utility, or satisfaction. This theory of human behavior has been used to explain a wide range of human behavior, from economic decisions to criminal behavior.
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